Keyword glossary

Camera Shots & Angles keywords for AI prompts

Shot size and camera angle decide how close we are and how the subject feels. Use one shot term and one angle term per prompt.

  • Extreme close-up

    Frames a tiny detail, such as an eye, lips or a ring, filling the image. Emphasizes texture and emotion.

    extreme close-up of an eye reflecting a city skyline

    Best for: Details, emotion, macro feel

  • Close-up

    Frames the face or a single object tightly, cutting off most of the surroundings. Puts focus on expression or detail.

    close-up of a chef tasting sauce, steam rising

    Best for: Portraits, emotion, products

  • Medium shot

    Shows the subject from about the waist up. Balances body language with some environment.

    medium shot of a barista behind a coffee bar

    Best for: Conversations, lifestyle

  • Full body shot

    Shows the whole figure from head to feet. Essential for outfits, poses and character design.

    full body shot of a knight in ornate armor, plain background

    Best for: Fashion, character design

  • Wide shot

    Shows the subject small within a large environment. Establishes place, scale and context.

    wide shot of a hiker on a vast glacier

    Best for: Landscapes, scale, travel

  • Establishing shot

    A very wide opening view that introduces a location, like a city skyline or a castle on a hill, before closer shots.

    establishing shot of a floating sky city at sunrise

    Best for: Worldbuilding, film openers

  • Low angle

    The camera looks up at the subject from below, making it appear powerful, tall or heroic.

    low angle shot of a superhero on a rooftop

    Best for: Heroic subjects, architecture

  • High angle

    The camera looks down on the subject from above, making it seem smaller, vulnerable or part of a pattern.

    high angle shot of a child alone in a big library

    Best for: Vulnerability, overviews

  • Bird's-eye view

    A view from directly overhead, looking straight down. Turns scenes into maps, shapes and patterns.

    bird's-eye view of colorful umbrellas on a beach

    Best for: Patterns, aerials, layouts

  • Worm's-eye view

    An extreme low angle from ground level looking up, exaggerating height and scale.

    worm's-eye view of skyscrapers converging into the sky

    Best for: Architecture, giants, drama

  • Eye level

    The camera sits at the subject's eye height. Feels neutral, honest and relatable.

    eye level portrait of a farmer in his field

    Best for: Documentary, natural portraits

  • Dutch angle

    The camera is tilted so the horizon is slanted. Creates unease, tension or energy.

    dutch angle of a man running down a neon alley

    Best for: Thrillers, action, unease

  • Over-the-shoulder

    Frames a scene from behind one character's shoulder, showing what they see. Common in dialogue scenes.

    over-the-shoulder shot of a girl looking at a dragon

    Best for: Storytelling, dialogue

  • Point of view

    Shows the scene through the eyes of a character, often with hands visible in frame. Immersive and personal.

    POV shot holding a map on a mountain trail

    Best for: Immersion, games, travel

  • Profile shot

    Shows the subject from the side, highlighting silhouette, nose and jawline.

    profile shot of a woman against a sunset window

    Best for: Silhouettes, portraits

  • Three-quarter view

    The subject is turned partly away from the camera, between front and profile. Adds depth and a natural look.

    three-quarter view portrait of a samurai

    Best for: Portraits, character art

  • Aerial drone shot

    A high, angled view from the sky as if from a drone, showing land, roads and coastlines from above.

    aerial drone shot of a winding road through autumn forest

    Best for: Travel, landscapes, real estate

Put these words to work in the AI prompt generator or see them inside real prompts in the prompt library.